INVESTING IN THE COMMUNITY
In addition to their daily jobs , Arlington Police and professional staff are also very involved In the community , volunteering , and participating in events to build better relationships and give back to the community .
In October , members of the APD Traffic Unit and Entertainment District & Tourism Unit spent time at the Kooken Educational Center where they helped school staff construct an outdoor classroom and garden for their students . APD Officers also visited Arlington High School to discuss law enforcement topics and roles in Arlington PD and Arlington Fire Dispatch Services . Other community service projects included back to school backpack giveaways and the installation of a new mailbox for an Arlington resident .
In April , the Arlington Police Department held an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids . Children with disabilities were all welcomed and accommodated . There was a bike raffle , face painting , fun , and other suprises !
Once again , APD Santa Cops made Christmas better for many Arlington families in Decemeber . Hundreds of children gathered at the ESports Stadium & Arlington Convention Center for the annual Santa Cops event . Arlington ISD school counselors assisted the Arlington Police Department in finding families that were deserving of a brighter Christmas . Several members of the department and community spent their evenings picking out toys and filling Santa ’ s wish list of gifts based on requests received through the school district and officers . Volunteers consisting of sworn officers , nonsworn professional staff , and Citizens Police Academy participants helped make the day special . Officers continued to spread more cheer on Thursday , December 23 rd by delivering more gifts to homes of some of the chosen families .
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